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The University of Utah hosted the most recent vice presidential debate in 2020. (Photo courtesy of NBC News)
Lafayette to host 2024 vice presidential debate
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the investigation on Friday. (Photo courtesy of ABC News)
Biden administration investigating Lafayette for antisemitism
Much of the accreditation work takes place during the summer, requiring a significant time commitment from fraternity and sorority members.
Why do we have Greek life accreditation?
The bicentennial committee will emphasize bringing together students, faculty, parents and alumni.
College launches committee to prepare for bicentennial celebration
Currently, PAVE is working under the direction of Dean of Students Brian Samble.
Student advocacy and prevention coordinator role remains vacant
Juniors are registering for courses today and sophomores and first-years will do the same next week.
Seniors experience glitches in new course registration process
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.
Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere
Michael McGuire, who chairs the Faculty Affairs and Resources Committee, praised the new fund for broadening access for professors.
New faculty fund provides travel opportunities for professors
Provost John Meier navigated the colleges academic division through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provost to step down at end of year
The new lobby of Markle Hall has been completed after over 18 months of construction.
Admissions space looking brighter after Markle renovations
Student Government finished its scheduled agenda in four minutes.
Student Government report card, Nov. 9
The incoming executive board will decide who will fill the 21 available seats in Student Government.
Student Government elected
All Student Government meetings are open to the public.
Student Government report card
Student Government candidates urged students to vote despite all positions being uncontested.
Student Government candidates speak at forum
Student Government will appoint one of its representatives to serve as temporary Inclusivity Officer before a special election.
Student Government fails to produce candidate for inclusivity officer
The bicentennial committee will emphasize bringing together students, faculty, parents and alumni.
College launches committee to prepare for bicentennial celebration
The Jones Lecture is an annual event featuring faculty members presenting from a variety of disciplines.
Jones Faculty Lecturer Melissa Galloway speaks to importance of chemistry in atmosphere
Students hope that offering classes during lunch will ameliorate long lunch lines.
College shakes up course offering schedule after years of delays
The mission statement is a small part of two of Hurds major goals at Lafayette: carrying out both a long-term strategic plan and a master plan.
College seeks community input on mission statement, values
Ernest Jeffries has seen through diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at three different universities. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
Ernest Jeffries named as inaugural vice president for inclusion
The construction began the week of Oct. 9 and is expected to continue for the remainder of the semester.
Cattell construction seeks to improve safety, poses difficulties to students
Election Day saw a decrease in turnout in Northampton County compared to last years midterm election. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)
Democrats wallop Republicans in off-year election
The college has planted 48 trees to account for those removed during the construction of the escarpment trail.
Lafayette works to remedy tree removal dispute
Thursdays shooting was Eastons first fatal shooting since March 2022. (Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor)
Suspect at large after fatal South Side shooting
The group of students was working in the section of the Bushkill Creek in Jacobsburg. (Photo courtesy of Scenic Wild Delaware River)
Student researchers find gun in Bushkill Creek
The colleges yearly crime history is published in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contextualizing the weekly crime log
Thursdays shooting was Eastons first fatal shooting since March 2022. (Photo courtesy of Trip Advisor)
Suspect at large after fatal South Side shooting
Some of those arrested were living at the Hotel Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Valley Live)
Meth seized, six arrests made after Downtown raid
The new structure prioritizes technical, safety and communication improvements to Public Safetys emergency preparedness.
Crisis management team revamps campus security procedures
Professor Kathleen Parrish raised concerns about doors not locking from the inside in Pardee Hall.
Public Safety working to clear up lockdown procedures
The University of Utah hosted the most recent vice presidential debate in 2020. (Photo courtesy of NBC News)
Lafayette to host 2024 vice presidential debate
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the investigation on Friday. (Photo courtesy of ABC News)
Biden administration investigating Lafayette for antisemitism
Much of the accreditation work takes place during the summer, requiring a significant time commitment from fraternity and sorority members.
Why do we have Greek life accreditation?
The bicentennial committee will emphasize bringing together students, faculty, parents and alumni.
College launches committee to prepare for bicentennial celebration
Currently, PAVE is working under the direction of Dean of Students Brian Samble.
Student advocacy and prevention coordinator role remains vacant
Through the care of many faculty members and students, Bubba has lived a fruitful life on campus.
Meet Bubba, Lafayette’s cuddliest lizard
The class put together an exhibit inspired by the book Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism by Ariella Aïsha Azoulay.
Class interrogates imperialism with pop-up exhibit
Professor Jenn Stroud Rossmanns debut novel came out in 2018.
Engineering professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann gets gears turning with creative writing
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood 25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
The SAG-AFTRA strike lasted 118 days and the WGA strike lasted 148 days. (Photo courtesy of NPR)
Arts community comments on end of actor’s strike
For Those Who Waited uses songs Téo Rodriguez 24 has written over the last three years. (Photo courtesy of Téo Rodriguez 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Rapper Téo Rodriguez ‘24 releases debut album
Carnival Craze puts carnival fun into an interactive board game.
Matthew Moise ’24 develops new board game
Elena Duffy 24 is currently working on a new EP. (Photo courtesy of Elena Duffy 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Elena Duffy ‘24 finds her voice
Image Pattersons Sankofa is named for a Ghanaian proverb. (Photo courtesy of Image Patterson ‘25)
Student Artist Spotlight: Image Patterson ‘25 highlights Black culture with art installation
Maria Cangro 24 (front, center-right) lived at Skidmore College for two weeks while taking creative writing workshops. (Photo courtesy of Maria Cangro 24)
Student Artist Spotlight: Maria Cangro ’24 receives full scholarship to Skidmore College Poetry Seminar
Merrily We Roll Along takes audiences on an emotional journey spanning 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Playbill)
Performance Review: Broadway’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ stuns with star cast, gorgeous score
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring saw a classic story brought to life through expert editing and sweeping cinematography. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Sam’s top 5 of all time
Fargo combines comedy with show-stopping cinematography and filmmaking. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
Cinema with Sam: Sam’s top 5 of all time
1989 (Taylors Version) is titled after the singer-songwriters birth year. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)
Album Review: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’: It’s been waiting for you
Protagonist Rory Morris deals with a wolf bite and a strained maternal relationship in Such Sharp Teeth. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)
Maddie’s Library: ‘Such Sharp Teeth’ offers feminist werewolf dream
Fox Bakerys shelves include many European treats, such as Russian honey cake.
Small Business Spotlight: Fox Bakery brings European treats to Easton
Barbara Vasconez and Mik Mattis are the team that runs all operations at Mystery Box Games.
Small Business Spotlight: Every night is game night at Mystery Box Games
The idea for Seth and Co. Coffee started as an online business.
Small Business Spotlight: Seth and Co. Coffee builds community for young adults with special needs
Belleville Market features handmade goods and has a homey energy.
Small Business Spotlight: Belleville Market brings Parisian charm to Pennsylvania
The Raven 96 was opened out of Raven Gabriels love for the restaurant industry.
Small Business Spotlight: The Raven 96 proves breakfast is most important meal of day
The Prestigious Pardettes will be performing at basketball games this winter. (Photo courtesy of Janiya Hood 25)
Prestigious Pardettes perform at first ever fall showcase
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of unity and love. (Photo courtesy of Susanna Hontz 24)
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese cultural traditions
Ari Ismail ‘26 and Ariel Haber-Fawcett ‘25 created the Middle Eastern Studies Association to raise awareness of issues in the region.
From the court to the stage
Meredith Forman 24 hopes that the addition of pride flags on the arts houses will spur more LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Pride flags installed at art houses as ‘visual show of allyship’
Benjamin Herman 23, Joshua Hale 23 and Shirley Liu 23 said that their trip to Tokyo was one to remember. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Liu 23)
Forensics team takes on Tokyo
The Presidents House has a rich history that spans over a century.
A look into the President’s House then and now
Rick Fisher (right), who was the Leopard mascot for 15 years, poses with the current mascot, Dysean Alexander. (Photo courtesy of Dysean Alexander)
Unmasking the Leopard
The current spring concert, Lafchella, features student bands and local performers. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)
History of the spring concert
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
Ted Norton eventually resigned from his position at Lafayettes library after being accused of having communist ties. (Photo courtesy of the College Archives)
Communists on campus?: Letters illuminate Lafayette’s Red Scare
Lia Embil 17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil 17)
Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career
Beginning in the 1970s, WJRH was funded by Hugh Hefners Playboy foundation.
The 1970s transformation of WJRH
RolleyPulley is a “2-person, three-dimensional Tug of War,” according to its website. 
Battle of balance: RolleyPulley game installed in Farinon
Shayne Figueroa 99 first became interested in food studies after taking an American Studies class at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Shayne Figueroa 99)
Alumni Spotlight: NYU professor Shayne Figueroa ’99 shares passion for food history
Amy Emerick Clerkin 03 landed a Capitol Hill gig just months after graduation. (Photo courtesy of LegiStorm)
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Emerick Clerkin ’03 on climbing Washington’s ranks
The Leopards have a chance to secure the programs first-ever NCAA FCS Playoff win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
FCS playoff preview: Lafayette vs. Delaware
The football team celebrates its commanding victory over Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football routs Lehigh, clinches first Patriot League title since 2013
The Leopards are looking to kill the Mountain Hawks tomorrow. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 159th Rivalry game
Lehigh is coming off of a strong season for its defense. (Photo by Hannah Ally for Lehigh Sports)
Why Lehigh will win the 159th Rivalry game
Sophomore wide receiver Elijah Steward leaps for a catch against Fordham. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Football bounces back with victory over Fordham
The Leopards have a chance to secure the programs first-ever NCAA FCS Playoff win. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
FCS playoff preview: Lafayette vs. Delaware
The football team celebrates its commanding victory over Lehigh. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Football routs Lehigh, clinches first Patriot League title since 2013
The Leopards are looking to kill the Mountain Hawks tomorrow. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Why Lafayette will win the 159th Rivalry game
Lehigh is coming off of a strong season for its defense. (Photo by Hannah Ally for Lehigh Sports)
Why Lehigh will win the 159th Rivalry game
Sophomore wide receiver Elijah Steward leaps for a catch against Fordham. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Football bounces back with victory over Fordham
Junior forward Lawrence Aydlett fights off a Boston defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer ends dominant run with Patriot League championship loss at BU
Members of the soccer team thank fans after their quarterfinal victory over American University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Digital exclusive: Men’s soccer championship preview
Senior forward Hale Lombard takes a shot against American in the Patriot League quarterfinal game. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer vies for Patriot League title after overtime wins against American, Loyola
Junior forward Andrey MacIntyre jumps up for a header against Bucknell. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer finishes regular season with two draws
Junior goalkeeper Griffin Huff takes a goal kick. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Men’s soccer falls to Loyola, avenges loss by beating Stony Brook
Senior center Justin Vander Baan tries to muscle by a UCLA defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops back-to-back games in California swing
Sophomore guard Ryan Pettit prepares to pass the ball against St. Josephs. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball drops season opener against St. Joseph’s
Mens and womens basketball celebrated the impending start of their seasons on Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Ally Photo)
Inaugural Maroon Madness tips off basketball seasons
Malik Wagner (left) and Darius Dangerfield (right) work to organize logistics for their respective teams. (Photos courtesy of Malik Wagner on LinkedIn and GoLeopards)
New directors of operations hold men’s soccer, basketball together
Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season
Junior midfielder and captain Lineke Spaans dribbles against American in the Patriot League final. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey falls to American in Patriot League final
The field hockey team celebrates its semifinal win against Boston. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Digital exclusive: Field hockey championship preview
Junior midfielder Lineke Spaans earned First Team honors for her 29-point season. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Field hockey defeats Lehigh, Boston on way to championship
Sophomore midfielder Josephine van Wijk fires a shot on goal during the Leopards win over Towson. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Field hockey brings winning streak to 7 with non-conference wins
The field hockey team hopes to extend its winning streak tonight against Towson. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)
Field hockey beats BU, Providence to clinch playoff spot
Sophomore Jake Magnusson gets set to receive in the first round of the Bucknell Invitational. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)
Tennis teams debut at Bucknell Invitational
The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland
Senior Halle DeNardo waits to return the ball during her match against Lehigh. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis drops senior day match to Lehigh
Sophomore Olivia Boeckman uses the forehand during the Leopards matchup. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Women’s tennis kicks off regular season with decisive victory
Senior Nash Lovallo was a first place finisher this weekend at the Bloomsburg Invitational. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Men’s tennis shines in last fall tournament, looks with optimism to spring season
Senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors this season. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)
Volleyball drops final match of season
Freshman middle back Irelynd Lorenzen spikes the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls in blowout matches against Lehigh, Bucknell
Freshman outside hitter Emma Patmon prepares to bump the ball. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Volleyball falls to Loyola in hard-fought match
Christian Kiselica led George Washington to a top-25 ranking prior to coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)
Christian Kiselica named head volleyball coach
The team poses after its win in the final game of the season. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettewclubvball on Instagram)
Women’s club volleyball wins final tournament of semester
Letter to the Editor: Response to Pards for Palestine
Op-Ed: How do we fill the stands?
On the Spot: What are your thoughts on Roary, the mascot’s new name?
Op-Ed: Pards for Palestine statement
On the Spot: Who is one professor you appreciate?
Op-Ed: How do we fill the stands?
Op-Ed: Pards for Palestine statement
Editorial: A call for transparency
Op-Ed: A Menstrual Equity Open Letter to the administration and student body: Phase Two
Op-Ed: Asian invisibility
Letter to the Editor: Response to Pards for Palestine
Letter from the Editor: Student Government debate
Letter from the Editor: Student Government debate
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The Student Government office should reopen in two to four business days, once the clean up crew takes care of the blood.
Student Government Budget Committee beat to death: Happiness Club, SMAC to blame
During his time on the Shanghai Sharks, Scott T. Pippin was named Most Caring Player.
Scott T. Pippin to take over as head men’s basketball coach
Please dont ask her if shes friends with ChatGPT. Thats racist.
Hurd exposed as AI
Thank you rich donor!
Alum donates millions to scholarship for straight white men
Kevin requires a diet of three small dogs per shift.
Chi Phi party empty after no one solves their riddles three
The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette
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Isabella Gaglione

Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor

Isabella Gaglione (she/her) is a junior English and Film & Media Studies double major from Long Island, New York. The Lafayette's resident Taylor Swift Reporter. 

All content by Isabella Gaglione
Professor Jenn Stroud Rossmanns debut novel came out in 2018.

Engineering professor Jenn Stroud Rossmann gets gears turning with creative writing

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 17, 2023
Merrily We Roll Along takes audiences on an emotional journey spanning 20 years. (Photo courtesy of Playbill)

Performance Review: Broadway’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ stuns with star cast, gorgeous score

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 10, 2023
1989 (Taylors Version) is titled after the singer-songwriters birth year. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)

Album Review: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’: It’s been waiting for you

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
November 3, 2023
Fred the Ghost is the namesake for the local FREDDY awards.

Meet Fred the Ghost, State Theatre’s permanent performer

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
October 27, 2023
Cormac Hurley 24 (center) plays Nick Bottom in the adaptation of A Midsummer Nights Dream.

Performance Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ cast shines in classic Shakespeare story

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
October 20, 2023
Adam Atkinson is always ready to document life at Lafayette.

Picturing Lafayette through Adam Atkinson’s lens

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 29, 2023
Chaplain Alex Hendricksons course focuses on celebrity impact on American culture. (Photo courtesy of William Gutierrez 27)

Taylor Swift school of spirituality

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 22, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo demonstrates her lyrical and vocal strengths on her new album “Guts.” (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’ will make you want to scream

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 15, 2023
Liam Thompson 24 and Ellie Walsh 25 worked in the field this summer on dam removal research. (Photo courtesy of David Brandes)

Student Research Spotlight: Well, I’ll be ‘dam’-ed

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 8, 2023
College Hill Café is located diagonal from College Hill Tavern at 501 Cattell Street. (Photo courtesy of Rose DeFranco)

Small Business Spotlight: College Hill Café revives old neighborhood favorite

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Lia Embil 17 turned hidden treasures into art in a recent exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Lia Embil 17)

Alum Spotlight: Lia Embil ‘17 turns Lafayette creations into career

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Next year, Taylor Swift will be taking the Eras Tour global. (Photo courtesy of Teen Vogue)

Concert Review: Taylor Swift enchants audiences with ‘Eras Tour’

By Isabella Gaglione, Culture Editor
September 1, 2023
Documentarian and journalist Sean Ryon ‘12 studied English and film and media studies at Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Sean Ryon 12)

Alum Spotlight: ‘Dateline’ field producer Sean Ryon ’12 on documentary production

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 9, 2022
Jenna Ortega leads the new Wednesday Addams teen mystery, now streaming on Netflix. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ reimagines Addams family for modern age

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 9, 2022
The “Color: History of Making & Meaning” FYS students researched, designed and installed the exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Eric Hupe)

‘Minerals to Pigments to Paint’ FYS exhibition introduces campus to world of color

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
December 2, 2022
The Dance Marathon brought together students in Greek Life and music organizations. (Photo by Phoebe Goltra 24)

Pi Beta Phi’s Dance Marathon brings together Greek Life for good cause

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
November 18, 2022
Director of Intercultural Development Robert Young 14 was a Posse scholar, an orientation leader and a manager for the men’s basketball team during his time on College Hill. (Photo courtesy of Robert Young 14)

‘This is my home’: Alumni turned faculty, staff share their Lafayette journeys

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
November 4, 2022
Visiting professor Sun You drew inspiration from domestic labor for the process of creating her polymer clay sculptures. (Photo courtesy of Sun You)

Visiting professor Sun You receives prestigious contemporary visual art award

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 28, 2022
Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is the singer-songwriter’s  first completely original album since 2020. (Photo courtesy of Pitchfork)

Album Review: ‘Midnights’ turns insomnia into hits

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 28, 2022
Psychology professor Susan Wenze is one of 21 to receive the Fulbright Portugal Scholar Award. (Photo courtesy of Susan Wenze)

Psychology professor Susan Wenze receives Fulbright grant to research postpartum mental health in Portugal

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 21, 2022
The Boys in the Band won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Actor Brian Hutchison ‘93 talks show business, queer representation during residency

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 21, 2022
Students gathered in Kirby 104 to hear from author Torrey Peters.

‘Detransition, Baby’ author Torrey Peters gives students sneak peek of upcoming novella

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
October 7, 2022
Scrap Night featured several performances from Lafayette student artists. (Photo courtesy of Harvest Gil 25)

Scrap Night hands mic to Lafayette student artists

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 30, 2022
Ms. Jacksons is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to serve breakfast and lunch options.

Students react to Miss Jackson’s Kitchen, loss of meal swipe option

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 30, 2022
The Block pARTy and Porchfest promote art and community to College Hill residents.

Photo Essay: From Parsons Street to porches: College Hill celebrates two artsy traditions

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 23, 2022
The College Republicans meet Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. in the Kirby Hall of Civil Rights. (Photo courtesy of College Republicans on OurCampus)

College Republicans encourages open debate, civic participation

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 16, 2022
The Prestigious Pardettes will be holding auditions to join their dance group on Sept. 14 and 16.

New group, Prestigious Pardettes, to bring hip-hop and majorette to campus

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 9, 2022
Professor Alex Brown and collaborator Ben Cato released debut alternative rock EP Fake It Til You Fake It Better. (Photo by Rob Dixon)

Faculty Artist Spotlight: Mechanical Engineering Professor Alex Brown releases alternative rock EP

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 2, 2022
SPALers build confidence and leadership skills by taking summer courses, completing STEM modules and participating in social gatherings. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollege on Instagram)

Hanson Center promotes diversity in STEM leadership with annual summer program

By Isabella Gaglione, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
September 2, 2022
Perry Zimmerman 23 works with Cycle for Survival to benefit rare cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Perry Zimmerman 23)

Student Activist Spotlight: Perry Zimmerman ‘23 has raised millions toward a cancer-free future

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
Lafayette Votes! recently hosted a talk by Matthew Koos, the executive director of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Gooding ‘23)

Lafayette Votes! wants you to go to the polls

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Students in the newly approved Lafayette Cubing Club will take part in puzzle competitions, mosaic creation and more. (Photo courtesy of Jared Sofair 25)

Cameras and cubing and cars, oh my! Three new student groups to debut this fall

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events focus on raising awareness and creating spaces for survivors. (Photo courtesy of Ella Goodwin ’21)

PASA to uplift survivors and educate students during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
In middle school, Fatimata Cham ‘23 was told she was the next Malala Yousafzai. Now, they appear in an Apple TV show together. (Photo courtesy of Fatimata Cham 23)

Fatimata Cham ’23 stars alongside Malala Yousafzai in Apple TV docuseries

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Each club holds meetings in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights. (Photo courtesy of Kirby Government and Law Society)

The ins and outs, lefts and rights of political clubs on campus

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Professor Bertucci is using the National Science Foundation grant to fund research and professorship training at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of the Bertucci Group)

Chemistry Professor Michael Bertucci receives $473,000 grant, plans to bring more research opportunities to college

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Will Shelton ‘23 drew from his experiences with Cuban culture when writing and producing his EP The Spanish Tapes. (Photo courtesy of Will Shelton 23)

Student Artist Spotlight: Will Shelton ‘23 celebrates Cuban culture with release of new EP

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
The Women+ in Physics club provides a safe space for minority groups pursuing physics at Lafayette College. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Kosednar 24)

Women+ in Physics club to use recent grant to promote female representation and inclusion in physics field

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
Token 249 focuses on sense of humor and heart with their product line. (Photo courtesy of Token 249 Facebook)

Small Business Spotlight: Token 249 sells tokens of appreciation

By Isabella Gaglione, Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
In the Need a Lift? web series, President Nicole Farmer Hurd drives through campus on a golf cart while interviewing guests. (Photo courtesy of the Lafayette YouTube)

President Hurd showcases the Lafayette family in ‘Need a Lift?’ web series

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
January 28, 2022
Lewis Baratz guided the Chamber Orchestra in their long-awaited return to in-person performances with a passion for live music and a wide array of musical influences. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

Chamber Orchestra holds first live performance in two years

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
December 10, 2021
Corey Beck 22 leads Lafayettes Pep Band on and off the field. (Photo by Caroline Burns 22)

Student Artist Spotlight: Corey Beck ‘22 reflects on time with pep band before conducting at his final football game

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
November 19, 2021
Students dance at Diwali event.

Diwali celebration amplifies South Asian student voices

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2021
Sterling Hill Mines underground tour features rocks that glow under UV light. (Photo courtesy of Caroline McParland 23)

Where the mountainside glows: Geology Society visits Sterling Hill Mine

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
November 5, 2021
Six members of the Women in Law society posing and smiling on the steps of Kirby Hall.

Lafayette Women in Law Society connects current and future lawyers

By Isabella Gaglione, Contributing Writer
October 22, 2021
This past Tuesday, Dora S. Frias and Stephanie Hernandez Rivera spoke about their experiences as queer Latinas in the workplace. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College)

Queer Latina academics talk about their research as a ‘reminder of our collective fire’

By Isabella Gaglione
October 8, 2021
The front of the Landis Center building.

How to donate time to neighboring communities this fall through the Landis Center

By Isabella Gaglione
October 1, 2021
Saul Flores smiling in front of a wall of flowers. He is wearing a black t-shirt and a hat. His name is written beside his head in black letters against a blue background.

Latinx Heritage Month keynote speaker Saul Flores encourages social change with his Walk of Immigrants project

By Isabella Gaglione
September 24, 2021
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